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‘In ajowan, the main component of the fruit is lipid in the form of reserve oil (triglyceride).’

‘Ajowan seeds contain an essential oil which is about 50% thymol which is a strong germicide, anti-spasmodic and fungicide.’

1.1[mass noun]The aromatic seeds of the ajowan plant, used as a culinary spice.

‘Reports on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of thymol have been reviewed in a previous article, and similar properties have been attributed to extracts of ajowan seeds.’

‘Bile solids were generally not influenced by these spices given as one-time exposure, except ajowan, curcumin, cumin, onion and asafoetida, which exhibited a stimulatory effect.’

‘Ajowan is used in Indian lentil dishes, but always used sparingly as the flavour is very strong.’

‘Ajowan imparts a specific aroma and taste to a wide variety of foods.’

‘One of the most common Indian household preparations is Hingashtak which is a compound powder of fried asafoetida, ginger, pippli long pepper, black pepper, ajowan, cumin seeds nigella seeds and rock salt in equal parts.’

‘In the north they tend to be seasoned with ‘hot’ spices such as ajowan, pepper, and dried chilli flakes to contrast with the more mildly seasoned food which they accompany.’